Exercises For Runner’s Knee Prevention Runner’s knee is all to common among runners and is named for obvious reasons. Symptoms include pain behind the knee or around your patella (knee cap) when you are running, particularly when going down hills or stairs. You may also feel popping or a grinding sensation as […]
Total Body Workout Do you have 7 minutes to get a quick workout in? If you find yourself short on time but determined to get your workout in today, than this 7 minute total body workout is just perfect. These 12 exercises are performed for 30 seconds each with 10 seconds […]
Piriformis Stretches What is one of the toughest challenges runners deal with during their training? It’s dealing with an injury or pain that won’t seem to go away. Piriformis syndrome is one of those common issues that is well known for causing trouble in endurance runners. Where is the piriformis? It […]
Shin Splints Stretches & Exercises Not warming up, doing too much too soon, and wearing the wrong running shoes…… all of these among other things can cause shin splints. A painful condition that causes pain on the anterior/front of your shins by overuse of the muscles. This is also known as medial tibial stress […]
Why Should Runners Do Pilates? If you have never tried Pilates, may now is the time. Most of you by now hopefully understand the importance of your core. It takes more than strong lungs and legs to be a great runner. Core stability is essential for good running technique and to help avoid injury. […]
The Many Benefits of Cross-Training All serious runners know the importance of training your entire body, and not just the legs. Having an overall healthy balance can lead to a better and faster and more efficient runner.It can greatly reduce the chance for injuries. Another reason to consider cross-training. […]
Why Runners Should Be Strength Training Strength-training moves are critical for runners. Without it, there is potential for overuse injuries if your muscles aren’t supporting your structural system. Strengthening your core is a great first step to maintaining a balance. You’ll strengthen all the muscles around your abdominals, obliques, and spine, leaving you feeling balanced the next […]
Find Your Perfect Sole Mate Before you go out and get your first pair of running shoes, or looking to upgrade, check out this great advice. Different brands are best depending on if you have a narrow or wide foot. Here is the breakdown on what you need to know before you spend […]